Cantina Berritta

... the choice to convert our land to the organic model came without hesitation, to carefully preserve what we have received as a gift from nature: a pact with future generations and a constant commitment to those who choose our wines.

Founded by vigneron Antonio Berritta, this family of winemakers has been cultivating vines and olives for several generations. Their land extends to about ten hectares planted with vineyards, and another three hectares of olive groves. The land is located in the countryside of Dorgali, in the picturesque valley of Oddoene. Thanks to its numerous crops, the valley was the symbol of post-World War II economic rebirth in Sardinia. It is not far from the sea and its soils are rich in decomposing granite mixed with limestone. The microclimate also gives the area an unmistakable character, which is perfectly suited to the cultivation of vines.

Vines have always been trained using traditional methods and agronomic techniques aimed at organic production, respectful of the plants, the soil and also traditions. Organic status has been certified since the  2019 vintage and currently Berritta produces eight different wines with a production volume of about 30,000 bottles per year.

75% of the grape grown is Cannonau which finds its classic and natural habitat in the Dorgali valleys, i.e. Thurcalesu, Monte Tundu and Baillanu. In addition to the traditional Sardinian and Mediterranean grape variety, Berritta also cultivates Syrah which is vinified both as a mono-varietal 100% Syrah, and also as a blend together with Cannonau. i.e. Istanzu and Don Baddore.

Alongside the reknown Vermentino,  the winery is the only winery making wine from Panzale: a rare, native white-berry variety that had almost become extinct but thanks to a brilliant intuition, it was rediscovered by Antonio Berritta, vineyard owner and founder of the winery, who more than ten years ago began the long and careful work of recovery and selection with the aim of turning it into a wine with an unmistakable flavour that exudes freshness, tanginess and notes of almond.

Guiseppe and Francesco ("the boss") talk about the wines and the vineyard...